The Empire of Oublia is a tiny, safe nation, notable for its compulsory military service. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 18 million Oublians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The tiny, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Education. The average income tax rate is 8.7%.

The Oublian economy, worth 1.04 trillion dollars a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Basket Weaving, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports. Average income is 57,990 dollars, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 4.3 times as much as the poorest.

Tourists from around the world come to visit the country's famous rainforests, the tenet of free speech is held dear, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and voting is voluntary. Crime, especially youth-related, is well under control. Oublia's national animal is the Heron, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Oublia is ranked 253,106^th in the world and 21^st in Biberland for Largest Welfare Programs, scoring 520.23 on the Safety Net Mesh Density Rating.